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The Washington Nationals are stocking up on Ballers.

Right after it was announced that Adam Bogosian had signed into the Washington MLB system, Noah Millikan shared today that he has also joined the organization.

He joins James Colyer, Grant Manning and Bogosian in the system.

The Berkeley native was 7-1 in 14 appearances last season, with a 2.12 ERA, .91 WHIP and 96 K. “The Milkman” was the club’s most dominant starter, earning an PBL All Star nod.

Congrats, Noah! Who is next!?

…I caught a glimpse of this in the front office. I think these limited edition hats are being dropped tomorrow (Thursday). 🤫 you didn’t hear it from me. Don’t get me fired!

Video courtesy of HomeTeam Sports.

The B’s notched their first win of the 2026 campaign on Ring Night off the big bat of TJ McKenzie. McKenzie, who started in CF, launched 3 boomers into the West Oakland sky to give the B’s the win, 13-8.

Some highlights:

- BIG BULLPEN DEPTH. After San Diego-native Aidian Risse went 3 IP with 7 H, 6 ER and 1 K/2 BB, Liam Rocha, Langston Burkett and Braydon Nelson kept the mighty Missoula offense at bay, giving up only 2 ER and stopping the sneaking feeling that we were seeing a repeat of Opening Night.

- WEST OAKLAND FIREWORKS. McKenzie would go a perfect 3-for-3 (also walking once) bringing in 6 RBI off of 3 HR, injecting electricity into the B’s offense throughout the game. He would take home the Proposition Chicken Player of the Game award (they have great tofu btw, I eat it like … monthly). Kentucky-native and late 2026 addition Noah Blythe also contributed to the fireworks, notching his first HR of the season.

- SHEP’S FIRST PRO HIT. Pleasanton-native Jaden Sheppard got his first professional hit, going 1-for-4 with 1 R, 1 BB. He got the start at DH, and no doubt made many friends and family in the stands happy.

This was a long one! So long in fact that the sprinklers turned on temporarily at 10:08 during the 9th inning, what Tyler Petersen called “Pioneer League After Dark.”

Join the B’s again tomorrow for their last game of the series against Missoula. They’ll take on one of the new kids on the block, the Long Beach Coast (Regulators) starting Friday.

Let’s go Oakland!

Watershow let’s gooo!

Another day, another B’s player to the MLB system.

Adam Bogosian joins James Colyer, Grant Manning, Danny Kerwin, Elijah Pleasants, Carson Lambert and Tyler Davis (with Davis making his MLB debut this year, the first Baller to do so) in making the jump. Bogo will join his 2025 Championship teammate “Big Dipper” Colyer and Grant Manning in the Nationals system. No confirmation yet on where Bogo will plug in just yet in terms of affiliate level.

In 31 appearances, Bogosian went 3-0 with a 5.33 ERA, 1.49 WHIP and 53 K. In decisive moments in the playoffs, Bogosian was a critical piece of the B’s bullpen, rising to the occasion.

Let’s all congratulate Bogosian! Let’s go!

https://www.youtube.com/live/VxVI7HY0foI?si=Wq8uy2N7fARZGg8-

Let's go!

A beautiful scene outside the park last night! Cool to see them taking pics with people as well. Love when they roll by!

Let’s go B’s!

Who here is attending? What are the plans?

Let's all talk about it.

I will be on the live chat on the audio feed ready to go! I look forward to it and to interacting with all who are the feed.

Please report back and post any pictures!!!

LET'S GO OAKLAND!!!!

LFG! A month ago I started getting super hyped about the season and was reflecting on last season, so I wrote a silly little song about it.
GIMMIE A B!

https://dispatchesfromraimondi.com/stories/whats-new-at-raimondi

I chatted with Anthony, Casey, and Paul about the improvements to the park—new seats and sections, food, and metrics. And 3 more games!! Also how they choose the beer batter and what they almost finished (the bathrooms!).

The brutal 6-day Spring Training comes to an end. Notable cuts include:

- P Ryan Rissas

- P Solomon Washington

- C Parker Stroh

- IF Zach Blaszak

- OF Chenar Brown

- OF Zion Bannister

As posted on socials; this year's mission is to break even.

https://bsky.app/profile/oaklandballers.bsky.social/post/3mm5f4urndd2v

I'd love to see this deeply discussed.

Ballers vs. Paddleheads!
Art by Guy Sliwinski May 2026